On the Wind Meaning?

on the wind in British English
nautical. as near as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing.

What does it mean if someone is in the wind?

If someone is in the wind, they are missing, especially after escaping: The suspects are in the wind.

What is on the wind?

1. Nautical As close as possible to the direction the wind is blowing from. 2.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.